Iran faces summer power crisis as drought worsens, daylight saving debate reignites

Iran's power grid is under severe strain as a prolonged drought reduces hydropower generation while summer electricity demand reaches record levels, raising fears of widespread blackouts in coming months.

Iranian official: West practicing hypocrisy on human rights

A senior Iranian official has denounced Western human rights claims as "hollow" during an emotional visit with victims of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's chemical weapons attacks, reigniting decades-old grievances about foreign complicity in Iraq's WMD program.

Iran’s Stone Garden: A silent protest turned tourist attraction

In the heart of Iran's Kerman desert lies an eerie orchard where trees bear stones instead of fruit.

Iran atomic chief highlights nuclear breakthroughs, defies Western ‘red lines’

Iran's nuclear chief announced on Friday that the country has achieved three major nuclear milestones at international standards, defying ‘illegitimate red lines’ imposed by Western powers.

New figures: Iran-Saudi trade sees astonishing 6,483% growth

Iran's non-oil trade with Saudi Arabia skyrocketed by an unprecedented 6,483% in the past 12 months, marking the most dramatic growth among all neighboring countries as the former rivals continue to mend relations, according to official customs data released Friday.

Iran Foreign Ministry: Saturday talks to test US intentions, seriousness

The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that upcoming diplomatic talks on Saturday over Iran’s nuclear program will serve as a test to evaluate the intentions and seriousness of the United States.

Top Iranian MP: Negotiating team in Oman will act based on natl. interests

As indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. are scheduled to take place in Oman on Saturday, a senior Iranian lawmaker emphasized that the country’s negotiating team will act strictly in line with national interests and that Iran’s defensive capabilities remain a vital backing for diplomacy.

AEOI Chief: Nuclear power can resolve Iran’s energy imbalances

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), said that nuclear power will play a key role in addressing the country’s energy shortfalls and structural imbalances.

Official: Iran loses $140 million daily to fuel smuggling as tracking systems fail

Iran is losing between 20-28 million liters of fuel daily to smuggling operations, costing the country $140 million in potential export revenues each day, according to a member of Iran's Anti-Smuggling Headquarters.

A football oasis in nature’s crown in Iran’s Kordestan

In the stunning landscapes of the Deyvaznav village, in Iran’s Kordestan Province, lies a unique artificial grass football field that sparkles like a gem in the heart of nature.

Kazan becomes Isfahan’s 16th sister city in historic ceremony

The ancient cities of Isfahan in Iran and Kazan in Russia formalized a sister-city partnership on Wednesday during a signing ceremony at Isfahan's UNESCO-listed Chehel Sotoun Palace.

Official links undocumented Afghans to tuberculosis spread in Iran, announces border crackdown

Iran's deputy interior minister for security affairs has raised public health concerns regarding undocumented Afghan migrants, acknowledging they account for approximately 25% of tuberculosis cases in Iran.

Iranian media reveal complex stakes in nuclear talks amid domestic, foreign opposition

LIranian newspapers are sharply divided over the prospects of renewed nuclear talks with the US, with principlist outlets revealing new details about opposition to negotiations from both domestic and foreign actors, and the principlist ones expressing caution

Iran touts nuclear progress amid tensions with West, confirms IAEA chief’s visit

Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami announced major advancements in the country’s atomic program on Wednesday, marking the National Nuclear Technology Day with declarations of self-sufficiency and new technological breakthroughs, even as tensions with Western powers persist over the nation’s nuclear program.

Former Iran Central Bank chief, his deputy cleared of all graft charges

Iran’s judiciary has closed a corruption case involving former governor of the Central Bank of Iran, Valiollah Seif, and former deputy governor for foreign exchange, Ahmad Araghchi.

Iranians rally for Gaza

Crowds of people held a rally on Tehran's Palestine Square in a show of support for the oppressed Palestinians in Gaza.

Iran faces nursing crisis as unlicensed Afghan nurses fill hospital gaps

Iranian hospitals are increasingly relying on unlicensed foreign nurses, mainly from Afghanistan, to address staffing shortages, according to the country's Nursing Organization.

Speculations, cautious optimism rife in Iran prior to nuclear talks with US in Muscat

A pirnciplist newspaper in Iran suggests that Tehran may agree to reduce its uranium enrichment in its upcoming talks in Oman on Saturday, emphasizing that this should not be seen as a retreat but rather a strategic move to maintain its nuclear industry within non-military limits.

Iran’s Shahrbanou Mansourian wins gold at Sanda World Cup

Iranian wushu athlete Shahrbanou Mansourian secured a gold medal in the women’s 75kg category at the 10th Sanda World Cup in Jiangyin, China.

Deputy FM: Iran, Russia, China talks on nuclear issue, sanctions “constructive”

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, described a trilateral meeting between Iran, Russia, and China held in Moscow as "productive and constructive."

Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant temporarily shut down for scheduled maintenance

The Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant has been temporarily taken offline to undergo scheduled maintenance aimed at ensuring the safe and efficient operation of its systems, according to the Iranian plant’s director, Reza Banazadeh.

FM Araghchi confirms to hold indirect talks with US special envoy for Middle East in Oman

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has confirmed that he will sit down for indirect high-level talks with US Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff.

Iranian mountaineer climbs to Mount Everest without legs

Sajjad Salarvand is the first Iranian who, despite having a disability and two prosthetic legs, has managed to traverse the route to the Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 5,340 meters.

Lily Meadow where wild flowers meet nature in southern Iran

Lily Meadow is one of the natural attractions of Khuzestan Province, southern Iran, and is located 35 kilometers northwest of Izeh County.

Iran announces ambitious space plans for New Year: 6 satellite launches, human-capable space capsule in development

Iran plans to launch six satellites and advance development of a human-capable space capsule in the coming year, the head of the country's Space Agency announced on Monday.

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